Vanessa Whiteside
Vanessa Whiteside is a native Wichitan whose curiosity keeps her looking for new places to discover. She is a travel writer often seeking Midwest adventures and dining destinations, which are featured on her blog, www.onedelightfullife.com, earning her Midwest Travel Network’s Blogger of the Year recognition. She has contributed articles to Midwest Living, AAA Explorer and Travel Kansas.
The author of 100 Things To Do In Wichita Before You Die and Secret Wichita: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure, she is an avid supporter of all things local.
Creative Date Ideas for Couples on Valentine’s Day
By Vanessa Whiteside on February 1, 2024
Sometimes, couples want to break the usual date routine and experience something new. Our short list of activities may reignite your love and possibly take you out of your comfort zone. Breakout...
3 Indoor Family Fun Experiences to Cure Cabin Fever
By Vanessa Whiteside on January 29, 2024
Are your kids complaining about boredom and feeling stir-crazy while cooped up in the house this winter? Several indoor adventure centers offer family-friendly activities to battle back against the...
Made in the Heartland: Kansas Products Great for Gift-Giving
By Vanessa Whiteside on January 17, 2024
For Kansas Day, give the gift of the Sunflower State to someone special or purchase a made-in-Kansas product for yourself. Several stores make it easy to shop from local suppliers for an authentic...
Soup’s On! Where to Find the Best Bowl Near You
By Vanessa Whiteside on October 26, 2023
There is nothing better to warm you up than a comforting bowl of soup when it’s a cold and blustery winter day in Kansas. January is National Soup Month — another reason to grab a spoon and enjoy a...
Distill Your Love: A Date Night at a Kansas Distillery Near You
By Vanessa Whiteside on October 26, 2023
A visit to a Kansas distillery makes for a fun date when you’re sipping cocktails with a special someone. Toast to good times at one of the state’s premier taprooms near you. BOOT HILL DISTILLERY...
A Day in the Orchard: Visit the Louisburg Cider Mill
By Vanessa Whiteside on August 17, 2023
The smell of sugar and spice fills the air as you enter Louisburg Cider Mill’s country store, where warm homemade cider donuts and old-fashioned apple cider await shoppers. Located on K-68 outside of...
Historic Theaters Near Me In Kansas
By Vanessa Whiteside on April 20, 2023
Home to renovated theaters, these Kansas towns are committed to entertaining audiences in an unforgettable setting. Cue the show! Dream Theater 629 N. Main St., Russell 785-445-1949 www....
Spice Stores Near Me in Kansas
By Vanessa Whiteside on February 17, 2023
If you're looking for the perfect place to find herbs, spices, teas and more, these shops in Kansas are perfect for home cooks and chefs. Check out these locations and visit in person or shop online...
